This is post number 365. A full circle of obedience. A testimony that light still shines even when the lamp feels low. When I began posting Tony’s Soldiers of Light Sundays™ and the daily messages that followed, I didn’t have a plan—only a promise. God whispered, “If you speak what I give you, I’ll strengthen you for the journey.” What I didn’t know then was that obedience can be heavy. Purpose can ache.And even Soldiers of Light grow tired.

God’s protection is not only about shielding us in the midst of storms—it’s also about preventing certain storms from even touching us. There are moments when His favor steps in quietly, reroutes us, closes doors, or delays plans—not as punishment, but as protection. There are nights you slept peacefully because unseen angels were on assignment. There are jobs you didn’t get because He knew the environment would crush your spirit.

In the natural army, one of the highest codes of honor is this: no soldier left behind. On the battlefield, if a soldier is wounded, you don’t abandon them. You don’t shake your head and walk away. You risk your own safety to carry them out. You fight for them until they can stand again. The Kingdom of God operates the same way—at least it should.